Frustration

I am dealing with frustration and fear when it comes to going back to doing the intermediate hikes.  The walk I did on Saturday had its challenges and I am getting used to doing different types of exercises and more stretching, which is good for me.  I need to accept what is and not expect so much of myself.  I have decided that my schedule for walking will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.  Mondays will be either at Balboa or a walk with Mari.  Wednesdays will be a walk at Balboa while Marissa is at therapy.  Tuesday and Thursdays are going to be a group walk and Saturdays will be a field trip of some kind.  I will not walk when the temperature at the time of the walk is over 85.  It is just too hot, when it is over 85.

Sunday-got up around 6:15 and my weight is down.  Stayed on track with food and no walking.  I was down in the dumps yesterday and this seems to be a trend with Sundays.  I want the down time, but I enjoy the social.  I am frustrated with my hamstring and the heat.  Turned off the light at 10:30, which seems to be coming a routine, that is healthy for me.

Monday-got up around 6:15 and my weight is down.  Stayed on track with food.  Took a walk with Mari at Dana Point, which felt good and I had no real pain afterward, thanks to the stretching I am doing.  Today was a more positive day.  Turned off the light around 10:30.

Tuesday-woke up around 6:15 and my weight is at its lowest.  Three more pounds to goal.  Stayed on track with food today.  We did go out for lunch and I had a shrimp salad.  Did my usual Tuesday night walk, which was good.  Today was a good day, as we did dog walking at The Pet Rescue Center.  I am focusing on moving forward, rather than feeling stuck, which is a good thing.  Turned off the light at 11 p.m.

Wednesday-got up around 6:15 and my weight was slightly up.  Stayed on track with food today.  I did a walk at Balboa this morning and the hamstring is really getting a lot better.  My usual frustrations during the day and I move on.  It is hard when you want to fix something and you can't.  I wasn't really feeling well before I went to my small group tonight, but anyway and drank plenty of water and turned off the light at 11:20.

Thursday-got up around 6, as Rory was stirring and I couldn't go back to sleep.   I knew we had to be out the door between 9:30-9:45 a.m.  My weight is slightly down.  Today is a busy day.  Dropped Mari off at Saddleback Church and then ran some errands.  Did a photo shoot for a friend and had lunch with Mari and my friend.  Lunch was the only time I deviated from food routine.  Did my usual Thursday routine.  I did not do as much stretching as I have been doing, plus I walked faster than I have been.  I did do my normal nighttime routine, which helped.  Turned off the light at 12:20 a.m.  This is becoming typical for Thursday nights.

Friday-got up around 6:20, as Rory wanted to get his day going and again, I knew I had to be up.  Weight is slightly down.  Friday is a down day for me, in regards to exercise.  It is nice to have a quiet day, once in a while.  Turned off the light at 10:20.

Saturday-got up at 6, as I had to be out the door at 8 to get to a hike.  The weight was up.  Did a 5 mile hike and had a busy day,which I enjoy.  It is hard to come home to "life with Rory", after a day like today.  Turned off the light at 11:20

DINNER MENU

Sunday-Chicken, bell pepper, diced tomatoes and zucchini and rice
Monday-Chicken curry
Tuesday-out
Wednesday-Shrimp, zucchini, Diced tomatoes and rice
Thursday-Turkey, Veges and rice
Friday-Chicken, Broccoli and rice
Saturday-out

EXERCISE

Sunday-None
Monday-Walk
Tuesday-None
Wednesday-Walk
Thursday-Walk
Friday-None
Saturday-Walk